Summary:
Yesterday the class worked all period learning about acceleration and how to calculate it. They were introduced to the formula to calculate acceleration by using velocity and time. We worked in class to practice solving problems to find the acceleration of given information in a word problem. First, I modeled a practice problem and showed the students how to read a word problem, extract the important information, substitute the information into the appropriate spot in the formula, and then to carry out the math. Then the students worked individually or with a partner depending on their choice to solve the same type of problems, except this time on their own. The homework worksheet from last night consisted of many practice problems in calculating acceleration. I wanted to make sure the students had a strong foundation on this topic before today's lab, that way they will focus more on the concept of the lab and not stress over the calculations because they will have had a lot of practice with them. The lab today is called "Investigating Speed and Distance". It focuses on the relationship between slope and acceleration and allows the students to predict, measure, and calculate acceleration through experimentation. This lab will take all this period and most likely half of tomorrow's lab. Each lab station will be set up with all the necessary materials before the beginning of each period. I will be walking around all class to each group possessing high levels of involvement.
Objectives:
Students will measure acceleration through experimentation.
Students will be able to identify the affects slope has on acceleration through experimentation.
Students will be able to predict and calculate acceleration through experimenting with marbles and ramps.
Summary:
Yesterday the class worked all period learning about acceleration and how to calculate it. They were introduced to the formula to calculate acceleration by using velocity and time. We worked in class to practice solving problems to find the acceleration of given information in a word problem. First, I modeled a practice problem and showed the students how to read a word problem, extract the important information, substitute the information into the appropriate spot in the formula, and then to carry out the math. Then the students worked individually or with a partner depending on their choice to solve the same type of problems, except this time on their own. The homework worksheet from last night consisted of many practice problems in calculating acceleration. I wanted to make sure the students had a strong foundation on this topic before today's lab, that way they will focus more on the concept of the lab and not stress over the calculations because they will have had a lot of practice with them. The lab today is called "Investigating Speed and Distance". It focuses on the relationship between slope and acceleration and allows the students to predict, measure, and calculate acceleration through experimentation. This lab will take all this period and most likely half of tomorrow's lab. Each lab station will be set up with all the necessary materials before the beginning of each period. I will be walking around all class to each group possessing high levels of involvement.
Objectives:
Students will measure acceleration through experimentation.
Students will be able to identify the affects slope has on acceleration through experimentation.
Students will be able to predict and calculate acceleration through experimenting with marbles and ramps.
Materials:
Instruction:
Opening
Middle
Closing
Assessment: